Warehouse Supervisor

Whistl UK Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Job summary

Whistl UK Ltd in Lutterworth is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a busy team and ensure the smooth running of all warehouse operations.

You will coordinate loading and unloading, manage resources and staff, train team members, and uphold safety and regulatory standards to deliver high quality and cost-effective service for customers.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities for development within a fast-paced distribution environment and a supportive depot team.

Qualifications

• Supervise a team of warehouse operatives and coordinate activities to meet targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Plan resource allocation based on volume and throughput to meet SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environment regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Brief and debrief team daily, delegate and prioritise work, and manage attendance and performance.
• Deputise for the shift manager during periods of absence.
• Train team members during induction to support development and performance.
• Maintain warehouse standard operating procedures in liaison with depot management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to keep stakeholders informed on operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Training

Compliance

Communication

Resource planning

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor looking for your next opportunity?

We’re recruiting at our Lutterworth Depot for a motivated leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at multitasking, and is committed to delivering excellence.

At Whistl, you’ll be part of a dynamic workplace where your skills and experience will make a real impact.

We welcome applications from experienced Warehouse Supervisors, Team Leaders, and warehouse professionals who have a proven track record of leading teams in a fast-paced distribution, logistics, or warehousing environment.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to supervise a team of warehouse operatives and coordinate all activities that take place in the warehouse to ensure consistent achievement of volume, quality, and efficiency targets. This ensures that Whistl continues to deliver the highest quality, most cost-effective offering for its customers across all products.

Benefits

• Annual leave enhanced with long service.
• Company Pension
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Critical Illness cover
• Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
• And other excellent benefits you’d expect from a market leader.

Requirements

• Resource and Process Management: Plan resource allocation according to volume and throughput, and manage the unloading and loading of deliveries to meet the Service Level Agreements. Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure they are kept up-to-date and informed on operational activities.
• Team Management: Brief and debrief team members and colleagues daily, coordinate team activities, delegate and prioritise work, and manage staff attendance, conduct, and performance in line with company policies and procedures. Deputise for the shift manager during periods of absence.
• Training: Train team members during induction to support the personal development and/or performance improvement of the team.
• Compliance: Adhere to, maintain, develop, and regularly update all warehouse standard operating procedures in liaison with the depot management team. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to) Safety, Health, and Environment regulations, Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations, Data Protection, and Information Security regulations.
• Communication: Assist in developing a strong team culture by building effective relationships with colleagues from around the business and sharing information to maximise efficiency.

Additional Information

40 hours per week; any 5 over 7 days; PM shift 13:00pm - 10:oopm